Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Buy Now with the majority of the

with the majority of the original silver finish worn off on the obverse

The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded for meritorious service and devotion to duty

printed in Great Britain by Stephen Austin and Sons Ltd of Hertford

Each trial was important

a light blue ribbon with hook and eye on reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Buy Now with the majority of the(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross with central medallion featuring alternating lions and castilles in red in white quadrants with a central blue floral, the reverse medallion with a white enamelled MM (Merito Militare) monogram, surmounting royal crown, measures 35 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, enamels intact, extremely fine.